Rare Northern Lights Dazzle Skies Farther South Than Usual

Intense geomagnetic storms made the aurora borealis visible in unexpected locations across the globe, including parts of the southern U.S.

The recent geomagnetic storm was the first extreme (G5) event since 2003, causing widespread aurora sightings.
Solar activity from a massive sunspot triggered the display, with particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere.
The northern lights were seen as far south as Florida and Hawaii, a rare occurrence.
The storm caused some disruptions to power grids and GPS signals, according to NOAA.
Astronomers predict more solar activity as we approach the solar maximum, increasing the likelihood of future auroras.